Hungry? Eat A Cricket
Really. I'm not kidding. It's what may save us when drought and infectious disease and the end of the world destroys all the plants and animals and anything else we eat. Sorry. That's really depressing. But the good news is that insects -- I'm not talking cockroaches, let's get real here -- are truly good for us. Experts say insects are a sustainable alternative protein source with nutritional benefits that can’t be ignored. One, they're as full of protein as a steak. A cricket is 65 percent protein whereas beef is about 50 percent. (Think I'd rather have the ribeye). Two, they're high in other nutrients. Insect protein contains a good range of amino acids and they also contain vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Want a third reason (and possibly the best?)? They're low in fat. Many insect species have less than 5 grams of fat per serving. It's also good for the environment. Inse...